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Artichoke Plume Moth

Platyptilia carduidactylus

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Field Notes

Description:

Moth with a "T" shape that had a wingspan of 18mm. It is light tan with a dark brown triangle on the top edge of the wing.

Habitat:

Under porch light in the backyard.

Notes:

tentative ID

Reference Links:

Species Platyptilia carduidactylus - Artichoke Plume Moth - Hodges#6109 - BugGu…

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PublishedMay 2, 2014

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